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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

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Basketball

Annalise Galliguez 20 and Kenzie Beckham 21 prepare to play defense.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Falls to Cedar Park Timberwolves 53-38 In Season Opener

Ian Drerup, Video Editor November 9, 2019

The varsity girls basketball team fell to the Cedar Park Timberwolves 53-38 in their first game of the season on Friday, Nov. 8.  The Warriors started strong with two three pointers and a two pointer...

Varsity Boys Basketball Concludes Season with Thrilling 55-52 Win

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Concludes Season with Thrilling 55-52 Win

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor February 14, 2019

The varsity boys’ basketball team ended their season on a high note on Tuesday, Feb. 12, as the team downed the Cedar Ridge Raiders on their home court 55-52. Brandon Parks ‘20 led the Warriors...

Luca Cipleu 21 turns away from a defender.

JV Boys’ Basketball Ransacked by the Raiders 62-48

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor February 13, 2019

On Feb. 12, the JV boys’ basketball team faced the Cedar Ridge Raiders and lost 62-48. The game started with the Raiders getting ahold of the ball and making their way to their side of the court....

Brandon Parks 20 defends his man as seniors Patrick Sladek and Ethan Brown help out.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Avenges Prior Loss to Stony Point, Prevails 55-39

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor February 10, 2019

The varsity boys’ basketball team traveled to Stony Point to take on their district foes on Friday, Feb. 8. The last time the two teams played, it ended in a heartbreaking loss for the Warriors on...

Christie French 19 dodges an opponent in an offensive play.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Decimates Round Rock 54-38, Moves on to Playoffs

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 9, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team exacted their revenge against the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Feb. 8 after a devastating defeat a couple weeks prior. This game determined which of the two teams...

Christian Robinson 20 shoots against two Leander defenders.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Clobbers Leander 58-51

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 7, 2019

The varsity boys’ basketball team defended their home court against the Leander Lions on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The Warriors’ strong offense kept them in the lead for the entire game. The first quarter...

Anish Maddipoti 20 dribbles the ball as he searches for a way to get past the Leander Lions.

JV Boys’ Basketball Subdues Leander Lions 45-30

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor February 6, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the JV boys’ basketball team beat the Leander Lions 45-30. It was a tough game with lots of back and forth, but the Warriors were able to stay strong throughout and earn a decisive...

Karsten Bresser 22 moves to get around his opponent.

Freshman Orange Boys’ Basketball Tames Lions 49-28

Rosie Deal, Executive Editor February 6, 2019

The freshman orange boys’ basketball team emerged victorious against the Leander Lions on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The Warriors took an early lead against the Lions and fought until the end with a final...

Makayla Coy 19 dribbles past an opponent in a game against Hendrickson on Jan. 16.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Prevails Over Vandegrift 47-36

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 3, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team defeated the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, Feb. 2. Despite emerging with a large point lead of 47-36, the game was a tough battle between the two teams. With...

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